Seven males and one woman, ages 42 to 73, are being investigated by the police for their alleged involvement in illegal horse betting and alleged non-compliance with safe distancing measures.
Operation against gamblers
Woodlands Police Division officers conducted enforcement activities at Woodlands Drive 44 and Yishun Ring Road on October 6, 2021.
Five men and a woman, ages 42 to 70, are being investigated for allegedly betting with bookies, while a 73-year-old man is being investigated for his potential participation as a bookmaker. A 59-year-old man is also being investigated for a possible violation of the Remote Gambling Act.
More than $1,200 in cash, two cellphones, and gambling memorabilia were seized.
Penalties
Anyone found guilty of unlawful remote gambling can be fined up to SGD$5,000 and/or jailed for a maximum of 6 months
For non-compliance with safe management measures under the COVID-19 offenders may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.
If they are caught by the Police for not wearing a mask or not wearing a mask properly they can be charged under the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.
Penalties include a fine of up to SGD$10,000 and jailed for up to six months.
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